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Life of a Snake Hustler Part 1
What is responsible breeding? Like anything where you are bringing living breathing creatures (humans included) into the world. It's very tough to decide what constitutes ethics and ethical breeding. Generally it classes reptile companies into 2 subsets. You have the make money operations focused on pumping out large numbers of reptiles to distribute often to pet stores, and you have the hobby breeders who love wholeheartedly what they are doing. There are a few odd cases of people who manage to straddle the gap between a make-money and a labour of love, but it remains a tricky balance.
By Andrea Hersom7 years ago in Petlife
My Cat Almost Set My House on Fire
We pull up to our house and all we see is a gargantuan firetruck, taking up the whole width of the street, parked in front of our house. There are blue and red flashing lights, a few smaller fire vehicles, police. We are confused to say the very least. But let's rewind a little.
By Shana Shep7 years ago in Petlife
Best Breeds for Therapy Dogs
The choice of a service dog is a completely different process beside choosing a pet, meaning the amount of cuteness and fluff should not be prospects. You may have a personal favorite breed of dog before this process, but what is most important is the dog that will best service your life.
By Kelsey Lange7 years ago in Petlife
Calico Cats
Do you have a calico? Is she crazy? Is she mean? I have a calico cat, myself. She can be quite crazy. Her name is Jingles, and she is three years old. I had her since she was about two months old. Little background, I got her on my 16th birthday. I received this amazing gift from my sister. For the first two months of Jingles' life, she was a barn kitten. Ever since she been with me, she has been a indoor cat only.
By Ashcraz McKay7 years ago in Petlife
The More The Merrier
You know how you watch TV shows and movies about young couples and they FINALLY get their first apartment together? They’re making their first meal in their new home, unpacking and getting everything set up, and you’re secretly captivated it all. You start thinking about how excited you would be to be living with your significant other and how you would decorate your home and how everything would just be perfect! And of course maybe you think about your first pet together as a couple and how fun and easy it would be to train an animal because it always looks pretty easy on TV. So why wouldn’t it be right?
By Kahli Corridore7 years ago in Petlife
Guide to Owning Rabbits
Let me start by saying, rabbits are not the starter pets everyone thinks, and they definitely not for small children. Cages are too small for rabbits, and outdoor hutches are dangerous. Rabbits won't be happy living in a cage. The ones from pet stores are not even suitable for a rat. They are much too small. Your new rabbit will be much happier in an exercise pen when they can't be supervised and having free roam when you can watch them. It's even better if you can rabbit proof your entire house so that it's safe to give them total free roam of the house. Just one room in the house is also suitable. Keeping your rabbit outdoors has too many risks. When the rabbit is outside and out of sight, it is easy to forget about them, to forget to feed and water them, to not pay attention to them, and that makes for an unhappy and lonely rabbit. There is also risk of predators. Rabbits are prey animals. Even if the hutch is secure enough that nothing can get to the rabbit, they could die of fright just seeing the predator. There is also higher risk of fly-strike, and parasite infections for rabbits kept outdoors. They could also fall victim to extreme weather conditions come winter and summer.
By Katherine Reed7 years ago in Petlife
Cats
Do you need a feline earthquake-detection system? Then adopt a little fluffy kitty! Cats are one of the best furry friends you could ever ask for, and noticing seismic activity is just one of the many talents they possess. From warming your heart to warming your feet, everyone should have a cat.
By Almárëa Laurësil7 years ago in Petlife
What You Need To Know Before Owning Sugar Gliders. Top Story - November 2017.
Recently, Sugar Gliders are receiving more and more attention on the internet through viral videos of owners feeding their own or showing their amazing gliding abilities. However, whilst this new found fame for these tiny creatures is helping to raise awareness of them, it is also causing the spread of incorrect information on how to properly keep and care for said animal. The aim of this guide is to hopefully give some insight and clear up any misinformation or queries.
By Charli Finch7 years ago in Petlife
Roxy and Nicole
My dad and I are watching soap operas with my mom in her living room. All of a sudden, we hear a knock on the door, moms’ dog begins to bark, so she puts her dog in the back yard. Momma unlocks the door to my Grannie holding something in her hands. I hear a soft whimper, excited, I spring up off the couch as my heart flutters. I look in her arms to see a tiny chiweenie. It was so tiny it almost looked like a mouse.
By Brittany Ashley7 years ago in Petlife